Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

Senior Letters

April 3, 2026

5 Things to Know for April 2026

5 Things to Know for April 1) Spring Break Spring Break is on the other side of this weekend! Our buildings will be closed from April 6–10. We wish you all a wonderful break and look forward to see...

April 2, 2026

FCCLA National Officer Candidate

A huge congratulations goes out to Graham Mull! He has been elected as this year's Georgia FCCLA National Officer Candidate. Graham will be attending the 2026 National Leadership Conference in Wash...

March 31, 2026

BASA FFA Spring Plant Sale

Good afternoon Blazers,We are excited to invite you to our annual BASA FFA spring plant sale. This one is truly a story of how something devastating can turn into a beautiful learning opportunity. ...

March 31, 2026

Softball Tryouts

Softball Tryouts will be held on May 5th and May 6th from 4-6PM at Victor Lord Park - Field 7. Athletes must have been accepted to BASA and have a completed Dragonfly account (with current physical...

March 31, 2026

Volleyball Try-Outs

Join the Volleyball Tryouts Remind for Tryout Info by texting @sgillander to 81010.

March 26, 2026

Georgia School Climate Survey

‘ Family Survey Announcement Dear Parent or Guardian, BASA will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Each parent or guardian is invited to take the family version to answer questio...

March 25, 2026

March 2026 BASA Newsletter

Department Spotlight: Fine Arts The BASA Fine Arts department continues to shine with outstanding achievements across all disciplines, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our student...

March 25, 2026

2026 Governor's Honors Program Finalist

Congratulations to Ben Stockwell, a sophomore at the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, for being named a finalist for the 2026 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP).

March 24, 2026

March 19th is BASA's Spotlight Night at the BCSS Art Showcase

Please join us for BASA's spotlight night at the BCSS Art Showcase on Thursday, March 19th from 5:25-6:10PM at the Professional Development Center (PDC) located at 179 W. Athens St, Winder, GA.

March 13, 2026

2026-27 BASA Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations Dr. Heather Turner!

March 12, 2026

Scholastic March 19th

Dear BASA Students and Families, Scholastic Images will be on campus Thursday, March 19th during lunch! Order your letter jackets, class rings, caps & gowns, senior gear, and more in person wit...

March 12, 2026

Summer PE

June 1-11 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

March 11, 2026

BCSS Career Fair

BCSS will be hosting a career fair on March 25th from 4-6PM at the Professional Development Center located at 179 W. Athens St., Winder, GA.

March 11, 2026

BCSS Student Art Showcase

Celebrate with us on your school’s Spotlight Night! See the dates & times below to know when your school’s art teacher will be at the BCSS art show. If that date/time doesn’t work for you, plea...

March 9, 2026

Board Briefs: March 2026

Read below for a summary of the March 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Dual Enrollment Opportunities BCSS Career Technical Agricultural Education Director and S...

March 6, 2026

Conrad and Argo are Awared the Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grant

🔥🎉Congratulations to Katie Conrad and Kendall Argo for being awarded the Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grant to fund their vision of FORGE - a student learning center and tutoring hub for BASA! We ...

February 26, 2026

February 2026 Newsletter

BASA's CTAE Department Shines During CTAE Month As we celebrate CTAE Month, the BASA CTAE Department continues to provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences that prepare them f...

February 25, 2026

GA Probe College Tour

BASA will be hosting the Georgia Probe College Tour on February 25th from 9-10:30AM. Students will be able to connect with college representatives and learn about what over 50 colleges have to of...

February 19, 2026

BCSS YGA Winners

Congratulations to Owen Forsythe (12th) and Allie Rooks (9th) for being named as grade level winners in the BCSS Young Georgia Authors competition! Their writings will now advance to the YGA Northe...

February 17, 2026

University of South Carolina Band Clinic Representatives

Congratulations to Jacob and Wesley for being selected to represent the BASA band at the University of South Carolina Band Clinic! They performed a challenging and phenomenal concert on Sunday. We ...

February 17, 2026

FirePit Online Store!

In honor of CTAE month, the Marketing & Management pathway wants to launch the online The Firepit merchandise store! Thank you in advance for putting students to work as they practice employabi...

February 9, 2026

SAT at BASA

BASA will be offering the SAT on March 10th. If you would like to take the SAT at BASA on March 10th, please sign up here by March 6th: https://barrowcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/basa/sat.html

February 9, 2026

2025-2026 Bright Ideas Grants

Thank you to our District Partner in Education Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) for their continued support of our schools! For the 2025-2026 school year, all five BCSS middle schools ...

February 9, 2026

Class of 2027 Senior Portraits

Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone.CADY, our school’s exclusive partner for senior portraits, has served schools...

February 9, 2026

Board Briefs: February 2026

Read below for a summary of the February 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success It's Time to Apply for the Pre-K Lottery! The BCSS Pre-K Lottery application window is...

February 6, 2026

S.O.U.Per Bowl

The annual S.O.U.PER Bowl Competition is underway! This district-wide event supports the Barrow Food Pantry in serving Barrow County. The top elementary, middle, and high school SOUPer Bowl winning...

February 5, 2026

Interested in Girls Flag Football at BASA?

BASA Students: Are you interested in playing Girls Flag Football at BASA? If so, please fill out this interest form. We will be holding an interest meeting during Expeditions on Wednesday, Feb. 4th...

February 2, 2026

2026 BCSS Parent Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey

Please complete this survey as part of our annual needs assessment. Your feedback is valuable to school and district improvement planning processes for the 2026-2027 school year. This form will be ...

February 2, 2026

Family Survey Announcement

Family Survey Announcement Dear Parent or Guardian, BASA will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Each parent or guardian is invited to take the family version to answer questions...

January 30, 2026

DE Meeting Rescheduled for Feb. 7th

Due to another chance for inclement weather, the Saturday Dual Enrollment meeting for parents and students has been rescheduled to February 7th at 9AM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Thanks!

January 29, 2026

January 2026 Newsletter

January 2026BASA TOTY Finalists AnnouncedCongratulations to our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year finalists: Dr. Turner (Marketing), Mr. Coleman (Social Studies), Ms. Conrad (ELA), and Ms. McClure (ELA...

January 28, 2026

2026-27 Teacher of the Year Finalists!

Congratulations to our 2026–27 Teacher of the Year Finalists: Dr. Heather Turner - Marketing Teacher & Senior Advisor Ms. Katie Conrad - ELA Department Chair & Academic Interventionist Ms. ...

January 28, 2026

2026 STAR Student

Congratulations to our STAR Student, Keely Schmook, and the STAR Teacher she selected, Mrs. Schreibman!The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program is one of Georgia’s most prestigiou...

January 22, 2026

2026 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Congratulations to our 2026 STAR Students and their selected STAR Teachers! STAR Students: Seth Johnson, Apalachee High School Keely Schmook, Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy Josie McElhannon, Wi...

January 22, 2026

2026 District Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Hailey Zuniga, a 7th grader from Russell Middle School, for winning the Barrow County School System 2026 District Spelling Bee!The runner-up is Jude Bastedo, a 8th grader from Ar...

January 16, 2026

Board Briefs: January 2026

Read below for a summary of the January 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Mid-Year Safety Update The Board of Education received a mid-year review on key school ...

January 9, 2026

5 Things to Know for January 2026

5 Things to Know BCSS Family, here are five things to know as we start a new month! 1) Lottery Application Windows The BCSS Pre-K Program will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Pre-K L...

January 6, 2026

BCSS Attendance Policy

We value the health and safety of our students and staff and are closely monitoring the flu situation. Our current attendance policy (below) is based on state law and allows for these types of situ...

January 6, 2026

2025 District Technology Competition

145 of Barrow’s best, brightest, and boldest students competed in the school system’s sixth annual Student Technology Competition on December 11, 2025. These students presented 114 projects nominat...

January 6, 2026

Welcome Back

Dear BCSS Family, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones refreshed and rejuvenated after a restful Winter Break. As we welcome students and staff back to our schools, I want to take a mo...

January 5, 2026

Nov/Dec 2025 Blazers News & Blazer Broadcast

Check out the Nov/Dec 2025 edition of Blazers News! You also can visit the BASA YouTube channel to see the latest Blazer Broadcast!

December 17, 2025

BASA Young Georgia Authors

📣 Calling All BASA Student Authors! ✍️📚Got a story, poem, or piece of writing you’re proud of? Now’s your chance to shine! Submit your original work (written entirely on your own) for a chance to w...

December 9, 2025

Schedule Change Request Form for Spring 2026 Now Open

The Schedule Change Form is Now Open! Please only submit one form per student. The Form will close on December 12th at Midnight. You can access the form HERE. Thanks!

December 8, 2025

2026-2031 Strategic Plan Community Feedback Update

The thoughtful and engaging process continues to develop the Barrow County School System’s 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. On Monday, December 8, 2025, a planning team meeting made up of school system st...

December 5, 2025

BCSS Board Briefs - December 2025

Academics & Student Success Student Calendars Approved for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 The Barrow County Board of Education approved the student calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school y...

December 3, 2025

BCSS Board Briefs - November 2025

Academics & Student Success Student Calendars for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Drafts of the Student Calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years are now posted to eBoard for public review. ...

November 5, 2025

Please Join Us: Strategic Plan Community Meeting Oct. 27

Be a part of writing the next chapters for the Barrow County School System.We are now crafting our next Strategic Plan that will help guide us during the 2026-2031 school years. Strategic planning ...

October 17, 2025

BCSS Board Briefs - October 2025

Academics & Student Success 2025 BCSS Graduation Rate Reaches Record High 92.7% Congratulations to the Barrow County School System Class of 2025 for achieving the highest graduation rate in BCS...

October 15, 2025

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.ParentSquare pro...

August 28, 2025

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app.More tips

August 28, 2025

Step 2: Download the App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices.More tips

August 28, 2025

Step 3: Set Preferences

Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences.More tips

August 28, 2025

Talent Show

Thursday, May 17 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium Admission is FREE! Get ready to be amazed at the ultimate showcase of talent!Calling all music lovers, dancers, and art enthusiasts! It's time to witne...

August 28, 2025

Crazy for Color: Don't Miss Out on This Year's Color Run

Join us for the most fun you've ever had running or walking! We are excited to invite everyone in the community to the middle school for our second annual Color Run! Despite the name, you do not ha...

August 28, 2025

Get a Sweet Treat at the Third Annual PTO Bake Sale

Support our school's PTO at the Bake Sale This Thursday from 2pm - 4pm in the School Cafeteria. All proceeds will go to the after school enrichment program! We are looking for volunteers to help se...

August 28, 2025

Sports Equipment Swap This Weekend at the Fairgrounds

This Saturday, the Optimist Club will host their annual Sports Equipment Swap at the fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. With baseball, basketball, softball, and all other summer camps startin...

August 28, 2025

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.ParentSquare pro...

May 1, 2025

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app.

May 1, 2025

Step 2: Download the App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices.

May 1, 2025

Step 3: Set Preferences

Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences.

May 1, 2025

Find Your Next Great Read at the Book Fair

Exciting News! Our Annual Middle School Book Fair is just around the corner, and it's THE event everyone's been waiting for!Mark your calendars: October 2 - 6Shop Hours: Before & After School +...

July 11, 2024

Students to Showcase Musical Talents at Band Concert

Attention all parents, students, staff, and community members! You are invited to the Middle School auditorium for a night of music on September 27 at 7pm. The theme will be Seasonal Sensations.Get...

July 11, 2024

Introducing Our Senior Podcast!

After being in the high school environment for almost four years, Central High School seniors have learned what keeps them on track, makes them successful and are excited about what is on the horiz...

July 11, 2024

Summer Learning Program

Students who have been identified as needing academic support will be invited to attend the 2024 summer learning program. Staff will refer students based on multiple factors including grades, test ...

July 11, 2024

Yearbooks On Sale Now!

A yearbook is a great way to capture memories: Your school yearbook will contain photos and information about the events, activities, and people that made up your school year. It's a great way to r...

May 8, 2023

Community Health Fair

Saturday, May 13 from 9am to 1pm in the high school gymnasium. A fun atmosphere for all students and families to get out, have fun, and get connected with health resources. Games Giveaways Food ...

May 5, 2023

Summer Learning Program

Students who have been identified as needing academic support will be invited to attend the 2023 summer learning program. Staff will refer students based on multiple factors including grades, test ...

May 5, 2023

Teacher of the Month: April

Congratulations to Mr. Perez, Teacher of the Month for April! Mr. Perez, music teacher at the middle school, has been working with our students since 2018. During this time, he has worked tirelessl...

May 4, 2023

Talent Show May 18

Thursday, May 18 7:00pm - 8:30pmAuditorium Mertz Middle School is pleased to announce our annual Talent Show! Students who are interested in performing in the Talent Show must audition. The sh...

May 4, 2023